Episodes

  • Handing out midseason Blackhawks grades
    Jan 10 2025

    On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday. They highlight a glimpse of the future as Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar each found the back of the net in the same game for the first time. Pat and Charlie also hand out midseason grades for the forwards, defensemen, goaltenders, coaching staff, and special teams. They wrap up the episode by talking about Patrick Kane's red-hot Detroit Red Wings under new head coach Todd McClellan.

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    39 mins
  • Breaking down Blackhawks' inconsistent play and recent goaltending woes
    Jan 6 2025

    On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis dissect the Blackhawks' lackluster response in Sunday’s 6-2 loss against the New York Rangers, just days after snapping a five-game losing streak with a win over the Montreal Canadiens. They also dive into the team’s recent goaltending struggles, Colton Dach’s NHL debut, and whether the Blackhawks should look to Rockford for more reinforcements to inject more youth into the lineup.

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    28 mins
  • How do Blackhawks move forward after Winter Classic debacle?
    Jan 2 2025

    On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' "embarrassing" Winter Classic loss to the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field and react to Nick Foligno's candid postgame comments. They also discuss Jason Dickinson’s frustration after practice as he admits he’s run out of answers for the team’s struggles. Plus, Pat and Charlie dive into the Colton Dach call-up and his potential impact, Lukas Reichel trending toward a healthy scratch, and more.

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    44 mins
  • Tyler Bertuzzi's ejection, Jonathan Toews' candid GQ interview, and more
    Dec 30 2024

    On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' recent struggles during a four-game losing streak. They discuss Tyler Bertuzzi's controversial ejection, the team's cooling goaltending, and evaluate Kevin Korchinski's nine-game stint with Chicago. Plus, they preview the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field between the Blackhawks and Blues, including potential weather concerns. To wrap up, Pat and Charlie react to Jonathan Toews' candid interview with GQ, where he opens up about his healing journey and hints at a possible NHL return.

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    34 mins
  • What Christmas gift would you give the Blackhawks?
    Dec 26 2024

    On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis answer what gift they would give the Blackhawks for Christmas. Plus, they talk about an old habit resurfacing in allowing goals within minutes of each other, Seth Jones looking a little rusty in his return to the lineup (and explain why that might be), and provide a 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship preview for the Blackhawks' prospects. Plus, if the Blackhawks land the No. 1 overall pick in 2025, who should they take? Pat and Charlie wrap up the show by sharing their biggest surprises and disappointments in the NHL coming out of the holiday break.

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    38 mins
  • Blackhawks win 3 in a row for first time since February 2023
    Dec 20 2024

    On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' three-game winning streak — their first since February 2023. They dive into the emergence of the dynamic duo Ilya Mikheyev and Teuvo Teravainen, the upcoming returns of Seth Jones and Petr Mrazek, and the strong play of Arvid Söderblom. The episode also features an interview with Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno, who gives a sneak peek at their Winter Classic entrance wardrobe. To wrap up, Pat and Charlie discuss Jeremy Roenick being honored by the Blackhawks during Thursday night’s festivities.

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    41 mins
  • Teuvo Teravainen's much-needed breakout, Connor Bedard's growing confidence, and more
    Dec 16 2024

    On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down the Blackhawks' ability to close out Sunday's win over the New York Islanders after struggling to hold leads against the Islanders and Devils. They discuss Teuvo Teravainen's much-needed offensive breakout, Connor Bedard's growing confidence, Frank Nazar's first two games with the Blackhawks this season, Arvid Söderblom's bounce-back performance, and Drew Commesso's impressive NHL debut despite the loss in New Jersey. Plus, is Philipp Kurashev on the verge of becoming a healthy scratch? Finally, they dive into Dylan Strome's career resurgence with the Washington Capitals.

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    42 mins
  • The time is now: Blackhawks call up top forward prospect Frank Nazar
    Dec 13 2024

    On the latest episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis discuss the highly anticipated call-up of top forward prospect Frank Nazar, who is set to make his season debut on Saturday in New Jersey. Where should Nazar fit into the lineup? The duo also breaks down Thursday’s loss to the New York Islanders, evaluates Arvid Söderblom's performance, analyzes Philipp Kurashev’s underwhelming season so far, and looks ahead to Drew Commesso’s first career NHL start. Plus, Connor Bedard's swagger is back.

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    31 mins